Life at SLU

Sing in the choir at 9 p.m. Mass. Dance the night away with Billikens After Dark.
Cheer at Chaifetz Arena until your lungs hurt. Life at Saint Louis University is more
than what happens in the classroom.

We believe in educating the whole person at SLU. We are not only concerned with the
life of the mind, but also the life of the heart, body and spirit. It’s why our campus
is rich with opportunities to get involved — to encourage you to become more complete,
more balanced, more you.

Your time here should be an enriching adventure.

Step outside your comfort zone to discover something new about the world. You might
be surprised about what you discover about yourself in the process.

How We Serve

Inspired by the Jesuit call to be men and women for others, service is an integral
part of our identity. SLU students cook meals in the Campus Kitchen, provide legal advice to people in need and set aside a day each fall to make a difference
through community service.

There are so many places around SLU to study and enjoy the scenery. If the hammocks
on the quad and other green spaces are taken, find a spot on the stairs at the Lipic
Clock Tower Plaza. A friend is sure to walk by.

Discover something new about the world.

It's nearly impossible to be bored on campus, between guest speakers, concerts, sports
and SLU's location in the cultural center of St. Louis.

Student Development

Saint Louis University’s Division of Student Development is driven by the mission to provide you with programs, services and experiences that
help you to develop as leaders. Our goal is to help shape you into a successful graduate
who is holistically formed, critically reflective and socially and personally responsible.

Kent Porterfield, Ed.D., currently serves as the Vice President for Student Development
at Saint Louis University. A firm believer in a holistic model of education, Porterfield
works cooperatively with academic leaders to establish a range of collaborative initiatives,
including learning communities, the Center for Global Citizenship, the Center for
Service and Community Engagement and the Student Success Center.